So
this is my 71/2th year, as I withdrew halfway last A-Z. Way too much
going on still - bereavement upon bereavement, trauma upon trauma, travel for all the wrong reasons, major life changes, pandemic panic. Relentless barrage of issues big and small. Feels awful rough out where I am right now. There's
no headspace left over to think themes or schedule or anything, the time for
those is long past anyways. And somehow, by some mind boggling coincidence, the
badge above is black and sombre and fits right into the overall scheme of
things here, so how not to A-Z? But also, how to??
Therefore, this is the somewhat sketchy nonplan this year - go completely random, write on the day, write whatever comes to mind and as much as is manageable, read as and when feasible, lose the stress, keep on keeping on. In short, pantz it.
One letter at a time, one word at a time, one day at a time. And maybe I'll get to a slightly less difficult space by the end.
From the unreal towards the Truth, from darkness towards the Light, from death towards Deathlesssness. Let there be peace everywhere.
Hari OM
ReplyDeleteGo for it Nila - you know that we your buddies will be here to catch whatever falls... I think I may have been hit with cabin fever, the stir-crazies, the pand-y-mania... for I am doing it four times over in three blots plus insty! It has been helping to get me out of my funk, so I hope that you find it does indeed help you too. YAM xx
Why not pants it and just publish when you want? I was so undecided myself and I'm still not 100% sure I am going to finish. And your posts take a lot of work. So yes, it was a good question, and I think you gave the right answer for yourself.
ReplyDeletePretty good question indeed. If you decide to join in, I will be here to read you.
ReplyDeleteI will assuredly read and applaud whatever (and whenever) you choose to post.
ReplyDeleteGood idea!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a plan! And if it gets to be too much, stop doing it.
ReplyDeletePeace my friend. You don't need a theme or a plan. Your writing is always just lovely and much appreciated. So wing it and we, your loyal followers, will cheer you on. Pour your guts onto the page/blog and we will support you. We will cry with you, and cheer you on.
ReplyDeleteHi Nila - I've given up ... but am always delighted to see blogging friends continue on - and to applaud their writings - yours in particular. I can hear the challenges you've had this year ... those experiences must dwell heavily with you .. my thoughts - Hilary
ReplyDeleteYou know, that sounds like fun. I have mine all ready and I'm stressing over formatting! Now I wish I'd gone with the do-it-the-day-of way.
ReplyDeleteAll you can do is keep going. I had to give up A-Z a few years ago for similar reasons and this year it completely passed me by which is a shame. Maybe next year!
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